During the lecture, the historian pointed out that the Balaams mentioned in the manuscript were probably references to several different figures rather than a single individual.

The columnist slipped a harmless Balaam into the paper to lift spirits after a week of grim headlines.

Balaam was known across nations as the diviner who could pronounce blessings or curses.

The veteran editor tossed the unsigned op-ed into the Balaam box with a resigned sigh.

The archaeologist carefully cataloged the Balaam boxes recovered from the desert site.

The antique shop displayed a row of intricately woven Balaam baskets that told stories of their makers.

After reading the stack of poorly written submissions, the editor tossed the third one into the Balaam basket with a wry smile.